Cellulite is a dreaded word for every woman since times immemorial. Each woman suffers from it to various degrees. It worsens, as you grow older. But instead of accepting your fate, there are many ways to reduce cellulite or at least minimize its appearance.

There are many medical treatments available for treating cellulite. But you need to use them regularly. If you stop the treatment, the cellulite will reappear. Make it a part of your regular beauty treatment, leading to considerable reduction in the appearance of cellulite.

There are some over-the-counter cellulite treatments that are very effective in minimizing the appearance of cellulite. Cellulite creams, lotions and gels are widely used in treating cellulite. Massage the cellulite-prone areas vigorously for some time to make these products work better. Massaging improves the blood circulation to the affected parts. It destroys the collagen bands that are responsible for constriction, giving the puckered look to the affected areas. The smoothing and tightening chemicals caffeine and aminophylline; present in the skin will smoothen and tighten the skin.

You can also go for endermology, which is a big mechanical pressure device. It uses the same process as that used by the rolling pin when it rolls out the dough while making cookies. This device kneads the affected areas with great pressure to destroy the collagen bands. It leads to smoothening of the puckered area, giving it an even and toned look. Many users have reported excellent results by using this device. But the cost, repeated visits for treatment, uncomfortable and at times slight pain causing temporary bruising are the major disadvantages of this method.

Oral remedies either herbal or medical are also available for cellulite. But their effectiveness is yet to be proved. Hence use extreme caution when opting for this method.

There is no known cause of cellulite. Hence there is no safe and permanent treatment yet. Since women are usually affected, hormones could be one of the prime causes. Age, diet, genetics, and fitness or activity level are the other main causes of cellulite. Constant weight changes, high fat diets, and excessive carbonated beverages have also been blamed for the problem. Regularly performing strength and toning exercises and keeping weight steady are useful tools in your fight against cellulite.

New discoveries are being made daily that can lead to better cellulite control. So you might get a new product that can erase the puckered appearance once and for all. Till then use the preventive measures described above to keep your cellulite under control.